Getting into trouble with police is never fun in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. However, if you try to prevent an officer from arresting you, you may be charged with the additional crime of resisting arrest. If you or someone you know faces resisting arrest charges in Oklahoma, contact a Tahlequah attorney today.
Understanding Resisting Arrest Charges In Oklahoma
Unlike the much broader crime of obstructing an officer, resisting arrest charges require that an arrestee actually use force in order to prevent an arrest.
This can, of course, include attempting to harm an officer who has attempted to arrest you.
It can also include struggling as an officer attempts to handcuff someone.
Words alone, however, do not amount to resisting arrest charges. OUJI-CR 6-47
Penalties
This crime is a misdemeanor in Tahlequah. It can lead to up to a year in jail.
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If you or someone you know faces a criminal charge, please contact an experienced Tahlequah misdemeanor defense attorney from Wirth Law Office.
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